Calceolaria corymbosa ssp. floccosa

Endemic. Good ornamental value. Height: 30 cm. Perennial Flower: Yellow, 2 petals. HABITAT In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions: Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month). Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter. Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).